2 1/2 c. walnut halves
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Heat walnut halves in moderate oven, 375 degrees, 5 minutes, stirring once. Butter sides of heavy 2 quart saucepan. In saucepan combine sugar, water, cinnamon and the salt. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Cook without stirring to soft ball stage, 236 degrees. Remove from heat. Beat by hand 1 minute or until mixture just begins to get creamy. Add vanilla and the warm walnuts. Stir gently until nuts are well coated and mixture becomes creamy. Turn out on buttered platter or cookie sheet. Separate at once, using two forks. Makes about 1 pound.